2026 Shelby GT500 w/ “Legend” Engine Confirmed in UAW Document

[Q6543]

They are NOT ditching the supercharger, so factor a higher price point, and ramp up starts EOY for it in 26

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[Epiphany]

2026 Shelby GT500? Well that is interesting since nobody at Shelby in Vegas is aware of another 500.

And where does that image imply anything about the use of a supercharger one way or another? You think that this alleged GT500 will use the "same" engine as the GTD?

 

[Bikeman315]

2026 Shelby GT500? Well that is interesting since nobody at Shelby in Vegas is aware of another 500.

And where does that image imply anything about the use of a supercharger one way or another? You think that this alleged GT500 will use the "same" engine as the GTD?

Anyone on here work at the Romeo plant?

 

[Q6543]

Romeo has been closed for years, the niche line from Romeo is at DEP making raptor R/predators/carnivore.

 

[Bikeman315]

Romeo has been closed for years, the niche line from Romeo is at DEP making raptor R/predators/carnivore.

Ah, so that’s what DEP is. Where is it located?

 

[NegativeMultiplier]

They are NOT ditching the supercharger, so factor a higher price point, and ramp up starts EOY for it in 26

Can I ask where you found this?

 

[Bikeman315]

Can I ask where you found this?

He didn’t in a direct manner. But they are showing a new name, Legend. That means it will most likely be different than the Predator. Removing the supercharger Is a likely scenario.

 

[young at heart]

He didn’t in a direct manner. But they are showing a new name, Legend. That means it will most likely be different than the Predator. Removing the supercharger Is a likely scenario.

I hope not. I’m getting tired of trading.

 

[Epiphany]

Can I ask where you found this?

I don't think he ever answered your question.

I spent some time looking and I believe it is a screenshot of the "Local 600 Facts! Newsletter." My guess is that Local 600 members get a given copy quicker than it is posted online. My bet is that it is from their January-February 2025 newsletter, which as you'll see, hasn't been put up yet. Likely that it was written by Frank Engel from DEP and is his latest report submitted to the newsletter.
https://uawlocal600.org/?page_id=49

Ah, so that’s what DEP is. Where is it located?

Dearborn Engine Plant. The 5.2 line was moved to DEP. Located in Dearborn, Michigan.

 

[Sofa King]

Just read this article... maybe some hope after all!

 

[FlaFlash]

Somebody on this forum has been begging for the 5.2L V8 for quite a while. Need more concrete evidence, but at least it's something?

 

[Skye]

The GTD thread is a long one. @Q6543 provided some insight of this earlier.

They are NOT ditching the supercharger, so factor a higher price point, and ramp up starts EOY for it in 26

 

[Alan Applegate]

Let me see if I get this correctly. On tap now, are upwards of 850 HP for a Whipple-ized GT or Dark Horse out of the lowly 5.0L. Now Ford, answering the call of competition and public alike (let's not forget the car mags too!), is upping the displacement to 5.2L, and punching out another 200 or so horse power. This begs the question... Why?

Perhaps it is to allow buyers to not only burn more rubber, lose control faster, and thus crash in a heap. Or make more noise by driving around in drag or track mode 24-7, raise everyone's insurance rates, and doing it all just to answer the calls of egos!

I am aware there is a small percentage of Mustang owners who race their rides down the quarter, and around the ovals. All these types of activities require is a ton of money. Unfortunately, far too many owners, will instead, race around our streets with obvious consequences. But.. before you criticize me for speaking the obvious, ask yourself if you're one of those?

 

[MCS]

I had heard rumblings about this back last year when I bought my DH. Nice to see it actually in print and that, as of this particular post, may be a "real" thing. "On any given Sunday", you know?

That being said; with the trajectory of niche automobile prices, vs wage increases (at least in Canada), this will be another halo car that will be out of responsible economic reach for 99% of people looking to get a Sports Car.

Let me preface this part by saying I'll try and shy away from any political leanings and just state what I've observed or experienced.

When I was shopping for my DH I went to a few dealerships, including Corvette dealers, and was told more than once that people come in looking at Sports Cars and when they sat down to crunch the numbers they realize that, assuming they aren't buying for cash, most people can't afford these upper echelon vehicles; that has gotten worse over the last 3-5 years. I'm talking people with 750-800 credit scores making $80k CAD (which equates to $1.75 USD) a year. Single men making less than $100k a year = no shot, The CPI here in Canada right now is redonkulous!

On the private sale side of things I also looked at a couple S550 GT500 and, again speaking of my area only, found prices for those a little out there. Too many people believing they owned a fourth David; found at long last. What they really wanted was to get back what they initially paid on a 2-3 year old car. One guy I went on a test drive with sort of let it slip that he had over extended and needed a fast sale to get out from under the note yet was still asking $100k.

Boutique dealerships were even worse! There was also a 2014 GT500 up here at some place called Manhatten Auto or Motors or something that was $140k. Sure it was a Supersnake, but it was $140k!!! That thing was advertised for months and I don't think it actually sold.

UPDATE: Here is one of their ads that is still visible: FORD MUSTANG 2014-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-super-snake-5-8l-900hp-carbonlip Used - the parking

Anyways, a new GT500 will be great and we can all look and feel Nostalgic and envious of the 7 guys (or girls) who can afford one.

 

[FlaFlash]

Unfortunately, far too many owners, will instead, race around our streets with obvious consequences. But.. before you criticize me for speaking the obvious, ask yourself if you're one of those?

Ha! I guess we can safely say we are not in that category with our EB's, right Alan?

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